Aircraft Mechanic III

Job Description:

Performs inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on assigned aircraft.

• Adheres to all Technical Orders, GOPs/SOPs, Air Force Instructions, and any other directives identified by Site Management or the PWS
• Work with other mechanics and technical representatives to troubleshoot, diagnose and solve unusual and complex maintenance problems
• Apply logic and good judgment to understand technical order diagrams and procedures, using test equipment for analysis of airframe, engine, flight control, pneudraulic, fuel, electrical/electronic systems, problems
• Plan and schedule aircraft utilization and maintenance activity and coordinate performance with operational customer
• Maintain accurate parts inventory
• Assign maintenance and repair tasks and monitor/evaluate their completion
• Oversee and perform aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations
• Inspect aircraft structures, systems, components, and related systems
• Oversee and perform aircraft and component inspections
• Interpret inspection findings and determine adequacy of corrective actions
• Perform and sign off aircraft safe for flight inspections
• Perform launch, recovery, scheduled and unscheduled inspections/maintenance
• Conduct preflight, thru flight, BPO inspections, ground handling, minor maintenance and servicing
• Perform routine troubleshooting, installation, repair and maintenance of all electro‑mechanical systems and components on the aircraft at the organizational level of maintenance
• Perform end‑of‑runway, post‑flight, preflight, thru‑flight, and phase inspections
• Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment
• Remove and install aircraft components
• Coordinate with QA and the government to understand which tasks require In Process Inspections (IPIs) and Mandatory Government Inspections (MGIs) and ensure government and/or QA is on‑site to perform IPIs and MGIs
• Upon request, attend local maintenance production and scheduling meetings, providing aircraft status updates and assisting in scheduling aircraft maintenance activities
• Complete aircraft forms and maintenance information system documentation accurately, completing all documentation as soon as practical, but always prior to the end of shift
• Order parts and equipment through the Air Force supply system and ensure supply discipline, categorizing orders in accordance with Air Force parts/supply/equipment urgency designators
• Assist in implementing the Base Emergency Management Program
• Operate vehicles on the flightline in accordance with local airfield driving requirements
• Notify the government when aircraft are “crew ready” in accordance with timelines prescribed in the PWS
• Conduct aircrew debriefs
• Assist with providing OJT to Mechanics/Technicians, including signing off training records
• Perform all other position‑related duties as assigned

• Minimum of twelve (12) years working knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations experience, including compliance with all applicable aircraft servicing procedures, aircraft maintenance manuals, and parts catalogs
• Aircraft maintenance experience on KC‑46 aircraft preferred
• Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) preferred
• Must have a broad working knowledge of aircraft maintenance, inspection techniques, FAA regulations, and Air Force technical publications
• Demonstrated leadership ability combined with attention to detail
• Must have knowledge of the scope and limitation of various categories of maintenance and their application
• Must have a current state driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work site

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